Creating a Safe Environment for Young People

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has required all Dioceses/Eparchies to have in place Safe Environment Programs for the protection of children and young people.

The components of Safe Environment required by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are:
- Background Checks
- Diocesan Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children
- In-service workshop (Protecting God’s Children for Adults by Virtus®)

All individuals over the age of 18 who will be working with and ministering to young people under the age of 18 are required to complete all 3 components prior to working with young people. Below you will find instructions for completing all components.

Thank you for taking the time to help keep our children safe!

All current forms and policies are available on the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston website.
https://dwc.org/diocese/offices/office-of-safe-environment/

To Report Misconduct: ​https://dwc.org/accountability/

For additional information on completing the Safe Environment training, please contact the office: [email protected].